Fort Smith School district will deploy ZeroEyes AI weapon detection across its 26 campus locations

PHILADELPHIA, January 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — ZeroEyesThe developers of the only AI-based gun detection video analytics platform to receive full SAFETY Act designation from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security today announced a partnership with Curtis Stouta manufacturer representative and value-added provider of turnkey electrical solutions. The duo gained their first customer together, Fort Smith school district in Arkansaswhich will deploy ZeroEyes’ AI weapon detection solution across its 26 locations.

Curtis Stout is a family-owned business and a global leader in lighting, energy, audio/video, utility and electrical design, sales and distribution. The company currently has nine different departments and has recently expanded into campus security. It acts as an intermediary for school districts by connecting school decision makers with security software providers such as ZeroEyes.

“With nearly eight decades of experience in construction, schools trust us to use and provide only best-in-class solutions,” he said Ron SmithPresident and CEO of Curtis Stout. “It was a natural progression for us to expand into safety and security infrastructure. We are proud to launch our campus security division with ZeroEyes as the anchor product and expect this to be our fastest growing division to date.”

ZeroEyes’ AI weapon detection platform is installed everywhere Fort Smith Campus to protect over 16,000 students and staff.

“We were interested in adding another layer of security to our comprehensive security plan and carefully evaluated every available solution,” Herr said Martin Mahandeputy superintendent of Fort Smith Public schools. “ZeroEyes prevailed for several reasons. Its ability to overlay our existing security cameras allows our students to have a normal school experience. Not to mention, ZeroEyes has a full-time operations center with human review and similar solutions are available at lower costs.”

ZeroEyes’ AI weapon detection and intelligent situational awareness software is installed on top of existing digital security cameras. When a weapon is identified, the images are immediately shared with the ZeroEyes Operations Center (ZOC), the industry’s only fully U.S.-based operations center staffed 24/7 by specially trained U.S. military and law enforcement veterans. If these experts determine the threat is legitimate, they send alerts and actionable information – including visual description, weapon type and last known location – to local law enforcement and school personnel within 3 to 5 seconds of detection.

“Our mission at ZeroEyes is to reduce gun-related violence, and our valued partners are helping us achieve this goal,” said Mike LahiffCEO and co-founder of ZeroEyes. “Collaboration with Curtis Stout increase Fort Smith Keeping the school district safe has been a joy and we look forward to continuing our partnership initiatives to protect even more innocent lives.”

About ZeroEyes
ZeroEyes offers a proactive, human-verified AI gun detection software solution that integrates with existing digital security cameras and helps curb mass shootings and gun-related violence by reducing response times, providing actionable intelligence with images, and bringing clarity to chaos – which ultimately leads to savings in life. ZeroEyes’ patented solution has been recognized by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) as an effective counterterrorism technology and is the first AI-based weapon detection technology to receive full SAFETY Act designation.

Founded by Navy SEALs and elite technologists, ZeroEyes delivers accurate, real-time, actionable information about illegal carrying of a weapon near or in an occupied area or building to local personnel and law enforcement with an image of the shooter(s) and the location of the shooter Threat, just 3 to 5 seconds after recognizing the weapon.

The ZeroEyes team also provides technical advice, installation support and training exercises for active shooter events to improve safety in schools, corporate and government facilities. Headquarters in the Greater Philadelphia In the region, the company’s affordable and effective weapon detection solution has been adopted by the U.S. Department of Defense, leading K-12 public school districts, colleges/universities, healthcare facilities, commercial real estate groups, manufacturing plants, Fortune 500 corporate campuses and shopping centers. large retail stores and more. Find out more about ZeroEyes at ZeroEyes.com.

Um Curtis StoutInc.
The history of Curtis Stout Inc. began with its founder, Curtis H. Stout. In 1947 he opened a commercial/industrial and supply company that ensured supplies to the population Arkansas Market. It quickly grew to cover the entire Mid-South area and the company’s core principles remain today: to provide high quality products and services to its customers. Curtis Stout celebrates over 70 years of leadership in the electrical industry as a manufacturer representative and value-added provider of electrical and electronic solutions. Curtis Stout is one of the largest representatives of electrical appliance manufacturers in the country. Curtis Stouts Customer representatives analyze their customers’ needs and expectations and then develop and recommend appropriate solutions based on those needs. The company’s headquarters are located in Little Rock, Arkansas with twelve branches in seven states.

SOURCE ZeroEyes